Ferne McCann has admitted she “doesn’t see how she’s going to be ready for the live show” of Dancing On Ice, after putting on her skates for the first time earlier this month.
Speaking to MailOnline at the Pride Of Britain awards on Monday, the former TOWIE star, 34, revealed her concerns about taking part in the ITV competition.
the beauty looked incredible at the dazzling red carpet event as she stepped out in a low-cut silver sequin dress, which she says is a tribute to the show.
She said: “Everyone has said to me, ‘Can you ice skate?’ and I found it a really difficult question to answer. No, I can’t ice skate, I’ve done the odd Winter Wonderland with Sunday.
‘I’m usually bent over a penguin trying to keep him awake. I’m in good shape, I like to exercise, but this is a completely different game and it’s a challenge.
Ferne McCann has admitted she “doesn’t see how” she will be “ready for the live show” of Dancing On Ice, after putting on her skates for the first time earlier this month.
Speaking to MailOnline at the Pride Of Britain awards on Monday, the former TOWIE star, 34, revealed her concerns about taking part in the ITV competition.
“I can now ice skate after two weeks of training and it’s so much fun and great to learn a new skill.”
The reality TV star added: ‘It’s just a challenge. I’ve been watching YouTube and scrolling through Dancing On Ice’s Instagram and I just want to focus day by day instead of watching because it’s disconcerting.
‘In my mind, where I am now, I don’t see how I’m going to be ready to perform live. Does not compute.
Ferne explained that she is balancing parenting well, as training only takes up two hours a day, five days a week.
She commented: “Sunday is at school you know? My mum has Finty so it’s a good balance and I can train at the Chelmsford ice rink so it’s local.”
The beauty also opened up about the decision to end her long-running reality series My Family And Me.
Ferne, best known for her regular appearances on The Only Way Is Essex with Shepherd, has documented her journey from pregnancy and single parenthood to being an engaged mother of two on ITVBe shows First Time Mum and, most recently, My Family And Me.
But the TV personality announced in September that she is ready to pull the plug after making the “difficult decision” with her businessman fiancé Lorri Haines and her six-year-old daughter Sunday, her daughter with ex-partner Arthur Collins.
The beauty looked incredible at the dazzling red carpet event as she stepped out in a low-cut silver sequin dress, which she says is a tribute to the show.
She said: “Everyone has said to me, ‘Can you ice skate?’ and I found it a really difficult question to answer. No, I can’t ice skate, I’ve done the odd Winter Wonderland with Sunday.
Ferne said: ‘I’m usually bent over a penguin trying to keep him awake. “I’m in good shape, I like to exercise, but this is a completely different game and it’s a challenge.”
The reality TV star added: ‘It’s just a challenge. I’ve been watching YouTube and scrolling through Dancing On Ice’s Instagram and I just want to focus day by day instead of watching because it’s disconcerting.
Ferne said: ‘In my mind, where I am now, I don’t see how I’m going to be able to perform live ready. Does not compute
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline at the Pride Of Britain Awards, Ferne said: “I haven’t talked about it much, but I think I had the last episode the other week, oh my god, why do I feel like I’m going to cry?
‘This has been a part of my life for seven years and I feel very sad that it has come to an end, but I knew in my heart that it was the right decision.
I have been thinking about it since the beginning of this year and I have made this decision solely for Sunday and for my children.
She explained: ‘He’s in second year now and I feel like I don’t want him to come home from school and have to film.
I want her to create her own path in life, it’s all she’s ever known. I’m not very good with endings but it’s the best decision.’
Confirming the news with her Instagram followers last month, she wrote: ‘After 13 incredible series, I have made the very difficult decision that this @fernemyfamandme series will be my last.
‘Where do I start? First of all, a huge thank you to each of you who watched my show and were on our family trip with us.
‘This show has been an incredible part of my life for the last seven years and what a journey it has been filming from when I was pregnant on Sunday until now. Your support and loyalty to me and my family have, at times, encouraged me more than you will ever imagine. Thank you.’
Ferne explained that she is balancing parenting well as training only takes up two hours a day, five days a week.
The beauty also opened up about the decision to end her long-running reality series My Family And Me (pictured with son Finty and daughter Sunday, who appear with her mother on the show).
McCann, who is also father to his 14-month-old son Finty with Haines, added: “Since the day I started filming, I have poured my heart and soul into the series. I truly feel like I have laughed, cried, loved and lived with you, sharing all the ups and downs.
‘This decision has not been easy, but it seems that now is the right time for a change.
‘I made this decision with my children in mind (especially Sunday, who has been on this entire journey with me).
“They are my absolute priority and Sunday is now at an age where she is very much her little person and I want her to go out and take her own path.”
‘I am eternally grateful to every person who watched the show, supported us and was there through it all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
DANCING ON ICE 2025: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
FERNE MCCANN
AGE: 34
PROFESSION: reality television star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “I’m very excited, it’s going to be a big challenge, but I’m also excited for the glitz and glamor of the show.”
SIR STEVE REDRGAVE
AGE: 62
PROFESSION: Former Olympic rower
WHAT DID THEY SAY? “It’s like being an athlete again, I’ve been competing most of my life.”
CHARLIE BROOKS
AGE: 43
PROFESSION: soap star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I have skated as a child and with mulled wine at Christmas. Until I get on the ice I have no idea how I’m going to be. I’m not that strong.’
ANTON FERDINANDO
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: Footballer and expert
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: Dancing On Ice will give me that focus, but I also do it for my daughter because she loves dance and performing arts.’
CHRIS TAYLOR
Age: 34
PROFESSION: reality star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m somewhere between absolutely terrified and very excited and I keep flitting between the two quite aggressively throughout the day. I haven’t even started stretching yet, I need it.’
CHELSEE HEALEY
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Actress
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m ready, ready, let’s go! I have a bit of rhythm but ice skating is completely different, I’m excited.
MOLLY PEARCE
AGE: 22
PROFESSION: Model and reality TV star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “It will be fun, I want to challenge myself, I’m up for the challenge.”
SAM ASTON
AGE: 31
PROFESSION: soap star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “Anyone at work I’ve spoken to who has done it has the same idea that it’s a great experience and it’s really difficult, exhausting and tough, but also brilliant.”
jose jones
AGE: 31
PROFESSION: Comic
WHAT DID THEY SAY? “I don’t have any experience in skating, I did it once for a date years ago and I wasn’t very good, I was hanging on to the railing the whole time and now we’re not together.”
MICHAELA STRACHAN
AGE: 58
PROFESSION: television presenter
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “It’s going to be a big challenge, I think the last time I was on the ice was 14 years ago, because I trained as a dancer, I have a little bit of balance, but I have no idea if I’m going to make it.” be fine.’
DAN EDGAR
AGE: 34
PROFESSION: TOWIE star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “I’m looking forward to it, but the idea of live shows and performances is very real.”
DAME SARAH FLOORS
AGE: 46
PROFESSION: Paralympic
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: “I’m excited to learn a new skill and have the opportunity to expose myself and learn a new sport.”